Prevention is the key to reducing the burden of tooth decay, and a variety of medicaments are available to support this effort.

What can I do to reduce the amount of spatter created during prophylaxis?

I need help starting a conversation with my dentist on why dental hygiene care needs to be completed before restorative work is begun.

Subgingival air polishing can serve as an adjunctive method for biofilm removal in periodontal maintenance therapy.

Oral health professionals need to be knowledgeable about the causes behind staining, the correlation between oral pH and dental erosion, and appropriate polishing choices for different patient types.

Dental hygienists play key roles in advising patients on restorative options and In helping to maintain them.

Research continues to show that air polishing may be a valuable addition to the hand and ultrasonic instrumentation armamentarium during periodontal therapy.

There are many factors to consider when choosing the most appropriate polishing agent during prophylaxis.

Dental hygienists need to adhere to evidence-based polishing protocols when performing this common procedure.

This dynamic technique is a helpful addition to the dental hygiene armamentarium.